CL55 vs CL63
01-23-2013, 09:45 PM
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Also, the leather in the newer CL are not soft to the touch, and have a cheap feel to them.
The only knock on the W215 is the dated design, overall its stand apart from its competitor at the time. The W216 doesn't stand out enough. Also The Newer CL65 utilized the same engine and transmission as the W215
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Also, the leather in the newer CL are not soft to the touch, and have a cheap feel to them.
The only knock on the W215 is the dated design, overall its stand apart from its competitor at the time. The W216 doesn't stand out enough. Also The Newer CL65 utilized the same engine and transmission as the W215
As to the leather in my CL600, I think its nicer than my Maserati's (which is the same as Ferrari's). I personally don't think anyone who's not worried about budget would choose the W215 over a W216. I bought my CL600 because I thought it would be a little more low key for my DD but I get as many looks in it as my Quattroporte.
01-23-2013, 10:45 PM
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The 4 valve engines which came after the W215 are really a major step ahead in engineering. The new bi turbo engines are amazing.
01-24-2013, 04:56 AM
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You guys are pretty biased... Id have to say the aesthetic and functional improvements of the W216 CL is leaps and bounds ahead of the W215.
As to the leather in my CL600, I think its nicer than my Maserati's (which is the same as Ferrari's). I personally don't think anyone who's not worried about budget would choose the W215 over a W216. I bought my CL600 because I thought it would be a little more low key for my DD but I get as many looks in it as my Quattroporte.
As to the leather in my CL600, I think its nicer than my Maserati's (which is the same as Ferrari's). I personally don't think anyone who's not worried about budget would choose the W215 over a W216. I bought my CL600 because I thought it would be a little more low key for my DD but I get as many looks in it as my Quattroporte.
I said in my opinion. I dislike the looks of the new CL. The interior is asymmetrical in such a way That it really turns me off. There maybe technological advancements which of course would be welcome on the w2 15 platform, but style means a lot to me. If I don't absoluitly love looking at my car I don't want to own it. That being said I also prefer the supercharged engine over the turbocharged engine.
01-25-2013, 10:17 AM
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Looks and style definitely play a HUGE role here....I'm partial to the CL63 is this category, although there are plenty of CL55s that look great!
Any comments on which car holds up better to old fashioned hard driving? Not that you're hammering the car everyday, but moderately agressive driving on the highway or in the city.
For a DIY, is it easier to maintain the 55, the n/a 63 or the TT 63?
Thanks!
Any comments on which car holds up better to old fashioned hard driving? Not that you're hammering the car everyday, but moderately agressive driving on the highway or in the city.
For a DIY, is it easier to maintain the 55, the n/a 63 or the TT 63?
Thanks!
01-25-2013, 03:44 PM
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Both are built to driven hard! The 55 is more fun around town due to the supercharger, the NA 63 is a high revving engine design for the top end speed. How often you will be hitting 155 mph!
01-25-2013, 03:58 PM
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Hey guys just reading here I been a MB tech for many years and I always been in to cl-class
And between the cl55 and 63 deff will go with the 55 cheaper and that motor never dies and easy to maintain
And between the cl55 and 63 deff will go with the 55 cheaper and that motor never dies and easy to maintain
01-25-2013, 04:41 PM
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In reference to the motor never dieing, is that why som CL55s with high mileage, I define as 75K miles plus, still command premium prices?
01-25-2013, 04:42 PM
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Won't be going 155mph any time soon....
01-25-2013, 04:57 PM
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MB nailed it with the W216. It makes the best looking W215's looks puny.
Wish I could say the same for the W221.
01-25-2013, 05:15 PM
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01-26-2013, 09:11 AM
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To your q. The 55 keeps the value well I got mine with 80k
And I seen this cars hit 200k and still run like was new never lose power . But the 216 is a nice car as well but ur talking half price difference between both cars.
215 has that real mercedes look and body lines are just priceless
And I seen this cars hit 200k and still run like was new never lose power . But the 216 is a nice car as well but ur talking half price difference between both cars.
215 has that real mercedes look and body lines are just priceless
01-26-2013, 05:25 PM
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To your q. The 55 keeps the value well I got mine with 80k
And I seen this cars hit 200k and still run like was new never lose power . But the 216 is a nice car as well but ur talking half price difference between both cars.
215 has that real mercedes look and body lines are just priceless
And I seen this cars hit 200k and still run like was new never lose power . But the 216 is a nice car as well but ur talking half price difference between both cars.
215 has that real mercedes look and body lines are just priceless
Good to know about the mileage...makes me feel more comfortable about buying a 55 with over 75k on the clock.
Can you tell me, are there any years to "steer clear of" the 55?
Thanks!
01-26-2013, 08:02 PM
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Honestly, the CL63 is just too sexy lol. I mean, I loved my CL55 but I would definitely choose a CL63 over the 55 just my personal preferences.
01-31-2013, 05:25 PM
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01-31-2013, 07:13 PM
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02-01-2013, 05:37 PM
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02-10-2013, 10:48 AM
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the bottom line is the car is getting redesigned.
the 216 will be replaced with redesign no matter what they call it in less than 16 months.
i'm thinking of buying an 08 cl600 for my wife but for 25k less can get an 05 CL65 (still with warranty)
the 216 will be replaced with redesign no matter what they call it in less than 16 months.
i'm thinking of buying an 08 cl600 for my wife but for 25k less can get an 05 CL65 (still with warranty)
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